Gypsophila named &#39;dangypurna&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Gypsophila plant named ‘Dangypurna’ characterized by having White semi-double flowers, globular shape, 8-10 mm corolla diameter; conic inflorescence form; 90-100 cm plant height, 50 - 60 cm plant width, erect, branching from plant base; suitable as a commercial product for cut flowers; and vigorous growth habit.

[0001] Latin name of the genus and species of the plant claimed:

[0002]Gypsophila paniculata

[0003] Variety denomination:

[0004] Dangypurna

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar ofGypsophila plant, botanically known as Gypsophila paniculata,hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name ‘Dangypurna’.

[0006] The new cultivar originated from a cross made in a controlledbreeding program in Mishmar Hashiva, Israel. The female parent is aproprietary unpatented cultivar from a hybrid line identified as ‘1102’.The male parent is open pollination. ‘Dangypurna’ was discovered andselected by the inventor, Gabriel Danziger, as a flowering plant withinthe progeny of the stated cross in a controlled environment in MishmarHashiva, Israel.

[0007] Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar by removing a cuttingfrom the initial plant was first performed in December, 1999 in MishmarHashiva, Israel and has demonstrated that the combination ofcharacteristics as herein disclosed for the new cultivar are firmlyfixed and retained through successive generations of asexualreproduction. The new cultivar reproduces true to type.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The following traits have been repeatedly observed and aredetermined to be basic characteristics of ‘Dangypurna’ which incombination distinguish this Gypsophila as a new and distinct cultivar:

[0009] 1. White semi-double flowers, globular shape, 8-10 mm corolladiameter;

[0010] 2. Conic inflorescence form;

[0011] 3. 90-100 cm plant height, 50-60 cm plant width, erect, branchingfrom plant base;

[0012] 4. Suitable as a commercial product for cut flowers; and

[0013] 5. Vigorous growth habit.

[0014] ‘Dangypurna’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype of the new cultivar may varysignificantly with variations in environment such as temperature, lightintensity, and daylength without any change in the genotype of theplant. The following observations, measurements and values describe thenew cultivar as grown in Mishmar Hashiva, Israel under conditions whichclosely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.

[0015] Of the many commercial cultivars known to the present inventor,the most similar in comparison to ‘Dangypurna’ is the Gypsophilacultivar ‘Dangypflash’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 12,422). In comparison to‘Dangypflash’, ‘Dangypurna’ has a higher stem yield, more upright growthhabit and more symmetrical flowers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0016] The accompanying photographic drawings show typical flowers andfoliage of a 12 week old ‘Dangyppink’ plant, with colors being as trueas possible with illustrations of this type. The first drawing is a viewof a flowering stem of ‘Dangypurna’. The second drawing is a a close-upview of the flower of ‘Dangypurna’.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following observations, measurements and values describe thenew cultivar at 12 weeks, as grown in Mishmar Hashiva, Israel underconditions which closely approximate those generally used in commercialpractice. Regular cultural practices common for gypsophila in commercialfields were applied. Avoid excess GA or lighting. Color references aremade to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (RHS), except wheregeneral colors of ordinary significance are used. Color values weretaken under daylight conditions at approximately noon in MishmarHashiva, Israel.

[0018] Propagation: Stem cutting.

[0019] Plant:

[0020]General appearance and form.—Height: 90-100 cm. Width: 50-60 cm.Habit: Weak apical dominance, branching from plant base. Form: Uprightbush type. Flowering response: Long day. Flowering season: Naturalyduring summer; all year with suplemental lighting. Winter hardiness:Half hardy. Lastingness of the individual bloom: 10-12 days. Fragrance:Tyipical of gypsophila.

[0021] Foliage:

[0022]Amount.—Scarce.

[0023]Overall shape of leaf.—Lanceolate. Base: Truncate. Tip: Acuminate.

[0024]Margin.—Entire.

[0025]Texture.—Rough.

[0026]Main color of upper surface.—Mature leaf: Green 137-A. Immatureleaf: Green 137-A.

[0027]Main color of lower surface.—Mature leaf: Green 137-B. Immatureleaf: Green 137-B.

[0028]Venation.—None.

[0029]Size.—Length: 6-7 cm. Width: 1-1.5 cm.

[0030]Leaf base shape.—Truncate.

[0031]Leaf apex shape.—Acuminate.

[0032]Stipules.—None.

[0033] Inflorescence:

[0034]Natural flowering season.—Long day.

[0035]Corolla.—

[0036]Form.—Semi double to double depending on growing conditions.

[0037]Shape.—Globular.

[0038]Average number.—900-1000 flowers per flowering stem.

[0039]Size.—8-10 mm.

[0040]Petal number.—45-50.

[0041]Petal shape.—Spatulate with tip emarginated.

[0042]Petal markings.—None.

[0043]Petal color.—White RHS 155-D (both surfaces).

[0044] Stem:

[0045]Growth habit.—Upright and notably stable; the side stems are closeto the main stem, forming inflorescence of several canopies, creating awide and impressive structure; both flowers of the side stems and themain stem open almost simultaneously.

[0046]Average length.—90-100 cm.

[0047]Average diameter.—5-6 mm.

[0048]Color.—Yellow-Green 144-A.

[0049]Internode length.—3-4 cm.

[0050] Spur: None.

[0051] Bud:

[0052]Response.—Long day.

[0053]Color.—Greenish white.

[0054]Size before opening.—Length — 3 mm; width — 4 mm.

[0055]Pedicel Length.—8-10 mm.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct Gypsophila plant named ‘Dangypurna’,substantially as illustrated and described herein.